I’ve had 5 years now in my GT and you’ve nailed the review. Great kayak for chasing snapper in the shallows. One pro I’d add is the relative ease for loading onto roof racks. The extra windage is a definite consideration so I agree, don’t get caught out in an offshore breeze.
Ease of loading and being shorter for storage would be a key purchase consideration for many. Have to admit with my Reload I take a few rods but mainly use one 😂
Agree with everything you say. GT has some good features - great stability, low weight, tackle pod, short length makes it easy to transport BUT it's paddling performance is poor especially when weather is against you. Even in calm conditions it is slow. If you are going to add the Bixpy then this may be the Yak for you. Otherwise get the 400 or reload.
I bought a Profish GT in February. I'm very happy with it. Absolutely love the stability, length and tackle pod. I honestly can't see myself wanting a 400 or Reload (at least for a while).
I'm very happy with my profish viking gt with the Bixby setup, injoying the stability, turning ability, compact design, making handling, and storing easy ,not too heavy for me ,love the storage setup, perfect for inshore fishing, coastal fishing, appreciate your video ,and the improvements that could be. made. I sometimes feel this kayak model is pushed a side and underrated.
Yeah bro, the Bixpy transforms the GT, there is definitely some improvements that could be made to the yak but I’d imagine it’s hard to justify with the % of the market it has. Before the fire the pod was interchangeable with the Reload which was awesome, Hurricane seat option would be great but that would mean possibly increasing it to 3.7m 🤔
I have a 400 Lite. I wrote to Viking several years ago about the mid-handles and balance, needed to move to a more central balance site. Also the rear handles should be a single, easier to carry and even balance. I've joined mine with cord and a piece of hose.
Great review, clear explanations, great camera work and editing. I have nearly completed customising my (pre-fire) GT for use on in-shore and fresh-water fishing. A query - where did you get your yellow Fishfinder Spray cover - I have the Rob Forte one but it has no see-through plastic screen cover - and the usual Wairarapa sea-state where I live is generally very "splashy" and I'd like to afford my Lowrance Elite 7 FX as much protection as possible.
